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Hong Kong budget 2025-26
Hong Kong’s finance chief is expected to deliver his budget speech on February 26 and is under mounting pressure to balance the books. The Post looks at the dilemmas involved and the political will required to address funding challenges in this series.
Updated: 25 Feb, 2025
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Hong Kong budget: can Paul Chan make needed cuts without angering the public?
The Post examines the difficulties the government faces should it cut expenditure in major spending areas, such as the HK$2 transport subsidy, public healthcare and civil servant salaries.
20 Feb, 2025
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Cut deficit, create bold budget moves – Paul Chan’s mission impossible?
Hong Kong’s government has been urged to push development forward by Beijing, but what does that entail in an era of belt-tightening?
21 Feb, 2025
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Explainer | Budget 2025: is raising taxes the answer to Hong Kong’s ‘structural deficit’?
The Post breaks down whether Hong Kong is facing a structural deficit and whether taxing top earners can help get the city back on track.
21 Feb, 2025
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Explainer | Show me the money: unveiling Hong Kong’s 10 biggest spenders in government
As finance chief urges tightening of purse strings ahead of next budget, the Post looks at which government agencies have the highest bill.
22 Feb, 2025
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Explainer | Can HK$2 transport subsidy cuts help solve Hong Kong’s budget crisis?
About 2.4 million people may be affected by proposals, as experts warn that solutions will not be simple.
23 Feb, 2025
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Explainer | Budget 2025: how public servant pay cuts will impact you and Hong Kong’s finances
The Post examines whether reducing or freezing salaries of 173,000 government employees will help Hong Kong’s fiscal health.
24 Feb, 2025
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Explainer | How big is Hong Kong’s debt? The Post unpacks the city’s bond financing
Experts have called for the government to issue more bonds for infrastructure investment ahead of Paul Chan’s budget speech.
25 Feb, 2025
